ST. GEORGEST. GEORGE · JULY 2011 VOL. 2 NUMBER 7 SERVICES Orthros 9:00 a.m.. Divine Liturgy 10:00...
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ST. GEORGEST. GEORGEST. GEORGEST. GEORGE Greek Orthodox CathedralGreek Orthodox CathedralGreek Orthodox CathedralGreek Orthodox Cathedral
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2011
VOL. 2 NUMBER 7
SERVICES
Orthros 9:00 a.m..
Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
IN THIS ISSUE
Church Directory p. 2
Pastor’s Ponderings p. 3-4
Schedule and Services p. 5
Community News p. 6-11
Anagennesis News p. 12-13
GOYA News p. 14
Sunday School News p. 15
Financial Report p. 16
Church Calendar p. 17
Prophet Elias
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St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Priest Very Reverend Father Andrew H. Mahalares
Board of Directors Richard T. Boisvert-President
Timothy Giotas-Vice President
Katherine M. Labanaris-Treasurer
Steve C. Chakas-Secretary
Dick Anagnost
Christos F. Chrisafides
Frank C. Comerford
Jason Cote
Electra Voulgaris Joaquin
Chris Kehas
George Kitsis
John G. Mokas
Tamam Smith
Mary Sysyn
Greg Timbas
Anagennesis Board of Directors Cathy Moufarge Boisvert-President
Kelly O’Brien Hebert-Vice President
Stephanie Orr-Treasurer
Jenny Dakos-Secretary
Dorothy Chakas-Membership
Diane Spiro LaRoche-Sunshine
Marga Bessette
Angela Dion
Carol Dionis
Tana Kilmer-Gustafson
Kathryn Dovas-Jaskolka
Cindy Gatzoulis-Klinefelter
Diane Orr
Office Personnel Joyce Bourque
Soultana Mantzoufas
Chanters
Mark Adam
Nola Kalantzis
Church Choir Cathy Boisvert– Sr. Choir Director
Helen Minkle– Youth Choir Director
Joyce Trapotsis– Organist
Sunday School Nikki Moutsioulis
Custodian Dan Robitaille
Greek School George Kitsis
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Pastor’s PonderingsPastor’s PonderingsPastor’s PonderingsPastor’s Ponderings
The Orthodox Christian Mission
Center in Florida, under the
guidance and direction of the
Standing Conference of Orthodox
Canonical bishops in America
publishes a magazine which
highlights much of the mission
work done around the world by
Orthodox Christian jurisdictions.
I ran across an article that
speaks to the issue many of us
either worry or comment about.
We wonder if just one person can
make a difference when there is
so much poverty, injustice,
hunger, etc. in the world. The
article is quoted below and is
called
“THE STARFISH
by Cleo Constantin
“There are too many people in
need. Isn’t it useless to try to
help so few? The poor will always
be with us. There are tens of
thousands who do not know about
Christ. Aren’t all our efforts just
a drop in the bucket?” Do these
questions and statements sound
familiar? We hear them all too
often. They are the words of
those who have difficulty seeing
the world through the beseeching
eyes of Christ when he told us to
love our neighbors as ourselves
and to take the Gospel to the
ends of the earth.
Each soul is priceless and important
to God and the following parable
illustrates the value of ministering
to even just one in need.
The Starfish
Once upon a time there was a wise
old man who used to go to the ocean
to do his writing. He had a habit of
walking on the beach just before
sunrise in preparation for doing his
work.
One day he was walking along the
shore. As he looked down the beach,
he saw a youth, bending and reaching
with flailing arms, seeming to dance
on the beach, no doubt in
celebration of the perfect day that
was just to begin. He smiled to
himself to think of someone who
would dance to the day, so he began
to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw that it was
a young man and the young man
wasn’t dancing, but instead was
reaching down to the sand, picking
up something and very gently
throwing it into the ocean.
As the old man got closer he called
out, “Good morning! What are you
doing?”
The young man paused, looked up and
replied, “Throwing starfish in the
ocean.”
“I guess I should have asked why
you are throwing starfish in the
ocean.”
“The sun is coming up,” said the
young man, “and the tide is going
out, and if I do not throw them
in, they’ll die.”
“But young man, don’t you realize
that there are miles and miles of
beach and thousands of starfish
all along it? You can’t possibly
make a difference!”
The young man listened politely,
then bent down, picked up
another starfish, threw it into
the sea, and said, “It made a
difference for that one.”
All too often we neglect to do
good things for others because
we feel that we aren’t making a
big enough difference. Making a
difference for even ONE person
in need IS making a difference.
Let’s remember Christ’s words,
“if you did it for the least of one
of these my brethren, you did it
for me”.
Praying you have a fruitful and
enjoyable summer looking for
opportunities to truly make a
difference, I remain,
In His service,
+Father Andrew
ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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On The Lighter SideOn The Lighter SideOn The Lighter SideOn The Lighter Side
A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!” His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean, you ‘know’ what the Bible means? The son replied, “I do know!” “Okay,” said his father. “What does the Bible mean?” “That’s easy, Daddy… “the young boy replied: excitedly, “It stands for “Basic Information Before Leaving Earth”.
There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother
in another part of the country. “Is there anything breakable in here?” asked the
postal clerk. “Only the Ten Commandments” answered the lady.
“Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, “Good morning, Lord,” and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, “Good Lord, it’s morning.”
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JULY
Saturday, July 2nd 1-year memorial for Evangelia Xanthou, 11:00 am
Sunday, July 3rd Orthros 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Baptism, 12:30pm
Saturday, July 9th 40-day memorial for Chris Harisiades 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10th Orthros 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Baptism, 12noon
Sunday, July 17th Orthros 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Wednesday, July 20th Prophet Elias, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Saturday, July 23rd Barnes Baptism, 11:00 am
Sunday, July 24th Orthros 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Sunday, July 31st Orthros 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
3-year memorial for Bill Barber and Coffee Hour in
the Community Center following services.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES & SACRAMENTS
JULY 2011
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Community NewsCommunity NewsCommunity NewsCommunity News
FUNERALFUNERALFUNERALFUNERAL Chris Harisiades
May his memory be eternal!
An Important Date to Remember
Chris Pappas Scholarship:
Applications are available in the Cathedral office and
need to be returned by July 1st to be awarded on August
14th at Candia Woods Golf Course Pavilion following
the Memorial Golf Tournament dinner.
“It is Our Honor to Keep His Memory Alive”
-James, Martha, Mark, and Elizabeth Folopoulos
New Members
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Pollock
to our St. George Community!
Coffee Hour On Sunday, July 31st there will be a coffee hour sponsored in memory of Bill Barber
from his loving wife, Toula. All are welcome to
attend.
SENIOR EXERCISE GROUPSENIOR EXERCISE GROUPSENIOR EXERCISE GROUPSENIOR EXERCISE GROUP
Our senior exercise group will be tak-
ing a break for the summer. It will
start back up some time in Septem-
ber. Look for details to come!
The Parish Nurse The Parish Nurse is available the SECOND WEDNESDAY this month for the Blood Pressure Screening. She will be available on Wednesday, July 6th, from 9:00-11:00 a.m., in the Community Center.
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Tuesday, August 16th Finikia Maria Damalas 627-1618 Georgia Sousa 622-1840 Wednesday, August 24th Koulourakia Cindy Klinefelter 315-1573 Diane LaRoche 669-9269 Thursday, August 25th Koulourakia Friday, September 9th Pastichio Nancy Daskal 624-1549 Sunday, September 11th Crumbling Feta Angela Dion 424-3557 Kelly McKnight 425-1722 Monday, September 12th Pita Angela Dion 424-3557 Kelly McKnight 425-1722 Tuesday, September 13th Pita
Glendi Cooking Dates
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St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester, New Hampshire unanimously nominated Evangelos “Joe” Poulos
as their devoted parishioner to receive the Metropolis Ministry Award.
“Joe” who was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire has been married to Pauline for almost fifty years.
They are proud parents of a son Greg and his wife Sara. Greg and Sara have three children, Evangelos (“Joe”), Ellie, and Zoie.
Evangelos’ grandson will tell you that he is called “Joe”, but his fancy name is Evangelos.
Pappou “Joe” was selected by the St. George parish family to receive the Metropolis Ministry award because “no” is
not really part of his vocabulary when it comes to needs for time and talent around St. George. He is always helping wherever
there is a need and even asks if there are things he can do even if it appears that no help is needed. Amazingly enough, “Joe” is
an active and regular participant in Sunday and other worship services and serves in the Narthex weekdays and during Lenten
services too. The Saint George parish family proclaims him “Axios”.
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Community Activities 2011-2012
Mon., September 5th Labor Day Breakfast
Fri., Sat., Sun., Sept. 16th, 17th, 18th Glendi
Sun., September 25th First Day of Sunday School
Sat., October 8th Sports Ball
Sun., October 9th General Assembly
Sun., October 16th Outreach Coffee Hour Sun., October 23rd Daughters of Penelope Breakfast
Sat., November 12th Cabaret
Sun., November 13th Veterans Day Program (with coffee hour)
Sat., November 19th Bake Sale and Flea Market 7-2 p.m.
Sat., November 26th AHEPA Ball
Sat., December 24th Coffee and Pastries following
Christmas Services
Sat., December 31st New Year’s Eve Dance
2012
January TBA Vasilopita
Sat., February 25th Apokreatiko Glendi
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Community ContributionsCommunity ContributionsCommunity ContributionsCommunity Contributions
Donations were made to the following funds in memory of:
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Beautification Fund George Dongas $700.00
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday School Fund George Dongas $25.00
The Gregory Pappas Scholarship Fund George Dongas $25.00
The Greater Manchester Hellenic Scholarship Fund Mary Nenopoulos $375.00
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Anagennesis NewsAnagennesis NewsAnagennesis NewsAnagennesis News
Χριστός Ανέστη! On behalf of the Anagennesis Ladies Society I would like to thank all who generously donated to our Easter Flower Fund. Whether you donated for a specific item or
contributed to one of our collections, your support makes it possible for us to adorn our church in the manner that is so fitting for this blessed time.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your donation please feel free to contact me at 647-7205 or [email protected]. Again, thank you! Kelly O’Brien Hebert
Salutation Frames
3/11/11: Mr. & Mrs. Paul O’Brien & Michael O’Brien,
In loving memory of the Mestanas & Tzuklaris Families
3/18/11: Ms. Dorothy Spanos,
In loving memory of her sister Margaret Spanos
3/25/11: Mrs. Stamatia Malatras,
In loving memory of her husband John Malatras
4/01/11: Mr. & Mrs. John MacArthur,
In loving memory of Martha Daileanes
4/08/11: Mrs. Sophia Dongas & Ms. Maria Dongas,
In loving memory of their husband & father Vassilios Dongas
Palm Sunday
Large Icon Frame: Mrs. Toula Barber,
In loving memory of her husband Bill Barber
Icon Frame: Mr. & Mrs. James Melas
Icon Frame: Mrs. Anastasia Tsipopoulos & Mr. & Mrs. David Minkle,
In loving memory of their husband and father Emanuel Tsipopoulos
Holy Thursday
Icon Frame: Mr. & Mrs. Photios Vougias,
In loving memory of their son Michael Vougias
Wreath: Ms. Sophie Grimanis & family
Holy Friday
Kouvouklion Posts: Mrs. Helen Vaillancourt, In memory of the Doumas Family
Kouvouklion Garland: Elizabeth Nagios Calla Lily Cross: Mr. John Gikas, in loving memory of his wife Catherine Gikas
Kouvouklion: Victoria Copadis, Alice Lylis, Bill & Hilda Kotekas, Alice Ivos,
Mr. & Mrs. William Varkas, Arthur Zetes, Mrs. Maria Dakos,
Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Moutsioulis, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Timbas & Family,
Ms. Vasilike Isaak, Dr. & Mrs. Chris Kehas, Ms. Georgia Saitas,
Ms. Pamela Colantuono, Mrs. Diane Bobotas, Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Poulos.
Rose Petals: Mr. & Mrs. Roger Goupil
Urn Bouquet: Mrs. Aglaia Martin & Family, in loving memory of Matthew Martin
Urn Bouquet: Jeffrey Hebert, Kelly O’Brien Hebert, Brien & Johanna,
In loving Memory of Michael Mestanas, Socrates Tzuklaris,
Christine Franggos and Walter & Jane Hebert
Holy Saturday
Potted Lilies: Mrs. Coula Papajohn,
In loving memory of her brothers Soterios and Charles Doumousiaris
Potted Lilies, Resurrection Banner, & St. Nectarios Icon: Ms. Dorothy Spanos,
In loving memory of her sister Margaret Spanos
Resurrection Banner: Mrs. Florence George,
In loving memory of William (Bill) George
Icon Frame: Mr. & Mrs. Zaferios Mitsopoulos,
In loving memory of Spiros & Anastasia Mitsopoulos and
Demetrios & Soultana Tzimopoulos
Floral Resurrection Arch
Aphrodite Giotas, Aglaia Martin, Cynthia Bisson, Olga Kondylis, Mary Sysyn, Chrysanthe Nagios, Helen Pervanas,
Karen Burke, Mary Tosi, Kerri Mikolaities,
Olga Mikolaities, Vangie Statires, Maria Palangas, Katherine Labanaris,
Mr. & Mrs. George Tagalakis, in loving memory of Mary Tagalakis, Despo Vergas,
Stella Tagalakis, and Arety Lioumparis,
Stamatia Malatras, in loving memory of John Malatras,
Poppy Tsoutsas, in loving memory of father George
Bessie Tolios, in loving memory of Nick, her parents and her brother George,
Joanne Adamakos, in loving memory of Demetrios Adamakos & Margo Adamakos Jones
In memory of Vangie Xanthou
In memory of Aspacia Lambrou
Thank you to all of those who donated anonymously!
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GOYA NewsGOYA NewsGOYA NewsGOYA News
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral ~Manchester, NH
GOYA HappeningsGOYA HappeningsGOYA HappeningsGOYA Happenings Calling kids of ages rangingCalling kids of ages rangingCalling kids of ages rangingCalling kids of ages ranging
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We just need you to join the fun!We just need you to join the fun!We just need you to join the fun!We just need you to join the fun!
“Mel’s Funway”“Mel’s Funway”“Mel’s Funway”“Mel’s Funway” –––– Goya fun and fellowship field Goya fun and fellowship field Goya fun and fellowship field Goya fun and fellowship field triptriptriptrip
Saturday, July 9th, Saturday, July 9th, Saturday, July 9th, Saturday, July 9th, (tentative date)(tentative date)(tentative date)(tentative date) Car WashCar WashCar WashCar Wash–––– Goya fun and fundraiserGoya fun and fundraiserGoya fun and fundraiserGoya fun and fundraiser Saturday, August 6th, Saturday, August 6th, Saturday, August 6th, Saturday, August 6th, (tentative date)(tentative date)(tentative date)(tentative date)
Meet Your OfficersMeet Your OfficersMeet Your OfficersMeet Your Officers–––– PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident---- Elizabeth KoutroubasElizabeth KoutroubasElizabeth KoutroubasElizabeth Koutroubas Vice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentVice President---- Christiana SpanosChristiana SpanosChristiana SpanosChristiana Spanos SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretary---- Marena KoutroubasMarena KoutroubasMarena KoutroubasMarena Koutroubas TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurer---- George TsirimokosGeorge TsirimokosGeorge TsirimokosGeorge Tsirimokos
For further info contact: [email protected] or Ginny Tsirimokos at [email protected]@[email protected]@comcast.net
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Sunday School NewsSunday School NewsSunday School NewsSunday School News
Nikki Moutsioulis
As I write this I am still smiling at the great job our students and teachers did
at the End-of-the-Year Program last Sunday. It was a great ending to a great
year! Bravo!
I’m looking at the weather reports to see if we will be going to Canobie Lake
Park this Saturday. The children have been looking forward to this all year so
I hope it’s o.k. to go on our chosen date.
It’s hard to believe that it’s time for summer vacation already. It seems like we
just started classes and now they are over for this year. We’ll take the summer
to recharge our batteries so that we can be ready to start classes the week af-
ter Glendi.
We look forward to greeting all of our returning students and newnewnewnew students on
that Sunday.
The August newsletter will contain the schedule for the
next school year. Until then—rest, relax, and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Financial ReportFinancial ReportFinancial ReportFinancial Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENTFINANCIAL STATEMENTFINANCIAL STATEMENTFINANCIAL STATEMENT
June 2011June 2011June 2011June 2011
RevenueRevenueRevenueRevenue ExpensesExpensesExpensesExpenses
$7,580.21$7,580.21$7,580.21$7,580.21 $33,552.26$33,552.26$33,552.26$33,552.26
Total: ($25,972.05)Total: ($25,972.05)Total: ($25,972.05)Total: ($25,972.05)
YearYearYearYear----totototo----Date RevenueDate RevenueDate RevenueDate Revenue YearYearYearYear----totototo----Date ExpensesDate ExpensesDate ExpensesDate Expenses
$149,277.70 $299,169.55
Total: ($149,891.85)Total: ($149,891.85)Total: ($149,891.85)Total: ($149,891.85)
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